First/Early in the Game Dates

Review

Thorn is a fun restaurant and cocktail bar on Bird Road. It feels like a 2012 time capsule (in a good way).

Virginia Otazo

July 13, 2023

Review

Dōma is an Italian restaurant in Wynwood with good food, great service, and an un-obnoxious atmosphere.

Virginia Otazo

March 6, 2023

Review

Macchialina is our favorite Italian restaurant in Miami, and the best reason to eat in South Beach right now. Get the lasagna and sit outside if the weather is nice.

Ryan Pfeffer

February 24, 2023

Review

Water Lion is a tiny wine bar inside the Sagamore, and it's a great place to hide from the touristy mayhem that’s always happening outside on Collins.

Ryan Pfeffer

February 13, 2023

Review

Frenchie’s Diner in Coral Gables is a casual French bistro that serves delicious food—including one of Miami's best french onion soups.

Virginia Otazo

January 25, 2023

Review

Jass Kitchen is a Mediterranean restaurant in Buena Vista with live jazz, good food, and a really romantic dining room.

Ryan Pfeffer

January 23, 2023

Review

Kaiju is a cocktail bar inside The Citadel food hall in Little River, and it has one of the best cocktail menus in Miami.

Ryan Pfeffer

January 3, 2023

Guide

14 Miami wine and cocktail bars perfect for a first date.

Ryan Pfeffer

December 12, 2022

Review

Next Door By Flour & Weirdoughs is a wine bar in Key Biscayne perfect for a chill night out with wine and something delicious involving bread.

Ryan Pfeffer

December 12, 2022

Review

Editor Pizza is a casual Italian spot in South Beach with a great atmosphere and good food.

Ryan Pfeffer

November 9, 2022

Review

Sipsip is a rooftop bar and restaurant in Coconut Grove’s Mayfair Hotel. It's got a great view, great drinks, and good food.

Ryan Pfeffer

October 24, 2022

Review

Vinya Table is a great restaurant and wine bar in Coral Gables perfect for date night or a casual weekend dinner.

Ryan Pfeffer

August 30, 2022

Review

Verde is a restaurant on the back patio of the PAMM. The food is average, but you're coming here for the view.

Ryan Pfeffer

August 19, 2022

Review

Carmela's is a quiet Italian restaurant in Downtown Hollywood making excellent homemade pastas.

Carlos C Olaechea

August 8, 2022

Review

Blind Tiger is a hidden sushi bar inside Aventura's Reunion Ktchn Bar. They make some interesting sushi.

Carlos C Olaechea

August 1, 2022

Review

Downtown’s Jaguar Sun is an excellent cocktail bar that also serves some great pasta. It's a blast.

Ryan Pfeffer

July 27, 2022

Review

Thai Me Up is a Thai restaurant in Wilton Manors that does excellent traditional dishes along with sushi and fusion food.

Carlos C Olaechea

June 22, 2022

Review

Candela is a Spanish restaurant in Wilton Manors that serves excellent tapas along with some heartier Spanish dishes.

Carlos C Olaechea

June 22, 2022

Review

Bravo is a Peruvian restaurant in Wilton Manors that makes great Peruvian-influenced sandwiches along with other classic dishes.

Carlos C Olaechea

June 22, 2022

Review

Bubbles + Pearls is a queer-owned restaurant in Wilton Manors where you should order oysters and sparkling wine.

Carlos C Olaechea

May 27, 2022

Review

Krüs Kitchen is a restaurant in Coconut Grove with a delicious rotating menu and lots of natural wine. It's an absolutely perfect date spot, too.

Ryan Pfeffer

April 20, 2022

Review

Doya is a big Aegean restaurant in Wynwood that serves great food and is a safe bet for all kinds of occasions.

Ryan Pfeffer

March 29, 2022

Review

Apt 9F is a queer-owned lounge in Wilton Manors serving classic cocktails and small bites.

Carlos C Olaechea

March 28, 2022

Review

Paradis Books & Bread is a cafe and wine bar in North Miami. They also serve outstanding pizza.

Ryan Pfeffer

January 14, 2022

Review

27 Restaurant in Mid-Beach does both dinner and drinks incredibly well in a laid back, tropical space.

Ryan Pfeffer

January 14, 2022